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I wanted a bracket to hold a gauge for my air suspension. I looked around the web for one and didn't have much luck. Those that I found did not warrant the cost or simply did not suit my needs. So I decided to make one myself.

I intened on using the rocker box bolts to mount the bracket as this lent itself to the simplest install. I had a bracket here for an Evo rocker box bolt spread however this is to narrow for a Twin Cam. So off to the garage I went.

This is what I started with. A piece of thick paper for my template, my calipers, a piece of aluminum and the Evo bracket.

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Transferring the Evo bracket to the paper making the necessary changes for the Twin Cam mounts.

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Transferring the paper to the aluminum.

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Cutting the aluminum down to the approximate size. I have a Milwaukee metal skill saw that kicks butt for stuff like this.

*** Note here. I wouldn't cut the aluminum first next time as it made it harder to clamp the piece in the vise***

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Setting the peice up in the mill.

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The center of where the gauge is going to go.

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I used a boring bar here to achieve my two different hole diameters.

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With the gauge cup installed.

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A quick polish along with a set screw to hold the gauge in. The Autometer gauge is not the same OD as the Legends gauge that came with the cup. Should I make another one I would have the gauge on hand and use the measurements from it over the existing bracket. This would make for a closer and cleaner fit.

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Installed and ready to go.

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With the gauge cup installed.

Man, I would love to be able to do that, workin with metal and big time power tools, lathes and stuff. My bud sells CNC machines in the midwest, I think the name is Morris Midwest, anyway, he's always toolin something up from the old shop. Whatever he makes for his scoot I tell him to make one for me too!  

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Again should I make another one I would shorten up the distance that the bracket sits out. The second one would be easier than the first as I now have a working template and an idea of what I like and dislike. I may try mounting this bracket on the other side of the motor as the increased length may clear the tank and cylinders.

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Man, I would love to be able to do that, workin with metal and big time power tools, lathes and stuff. My bud sells CNC machines in the midwest, I think the name is Morris Midwest, anyway, he's always toolin something up from the old shop. Whatever he makes for his scoot I tell him to make one for me too!  

I only have a few manual machines. CNC would be the cats meow. I'm still learning how to use the right tooling for the job.

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Installed and ready to go.

What type of air suspension do you have? Stock or aftermarket? I might be checking that out myself, its a hassle to take off the bag and get out the pump and check.

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The short answer is aftermarket.

I had the early version of the Legends on my bike until it failed. I don't blame Legends as it was their first version using converted OEM shocks. I just have no desire to shell out the current asking price.

So I made an air system based on all of the various systems short comings and accomplishments. I have the first set on my bike and have been very pleased with it so far. I'm duplicating a second setup for a buddy so he can tell me what he thinks. AND I have a third setup to make for another Buddy. Once these guys try it out and tell me that they think I'll post a thread on what I did. This isn't rocket science and most people don't need chrome and billet shocks hidden behind a pair of saddle bags.